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The first National Coach Summit saw over 100 delegates, a larger majority being coach operators (90%), who met in Adelaide on June 16 to discuss the development of a strategic advocacy plan for the sector that would have the aim of doubling the mode share of the coach sector by 2027.
The Coach sector competes with airlines, rail, car and self-drive, ferries and other local transport
providers in a passenger transport market that generates billions of dollars annually to the Australian economy.
Summit attendees agreed to update the existing BIC policy statement for the Long Distance,
Charter and Express (LDCE) sector and include within it, the 2027 strategy for innovative ways that the
coach mode share for the tourism dollar can be increased, including new niche traveller experiences and
marketing what the coach sector has to offer. It was strongly supported that the BIC and the Bus Australia Network
through State Associations, take a much more focussed and proactive approach to local governments as the key
partner and the real driver of regional connectivity and tourism.
The Summit also discussed specific issues that are impacting on the sector that will be included in a soon
to be released Outcomes document from the Summit and the new LDCE policy and advocacy statement. These included:
Some discussion was held in relation to the event being held annually or every two years. Annually seemed
to be the consensus but this will be agreed by the newly formed BIC LDCE Committee.
What does tourism deliver to the Australian economyJustin Marshall, Senior Policy Officer, Tourism Division - Austrade
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Travel through it - not over it - Industry policy and advocacyMichael Apps, Executive Director - Bus Industry Confederation
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Tourism, Coaches, Transport and City Planning and the Visitor Economy |
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Sydney CBD, partnering with the coach industry for solutionsSteve Issa, Executive Director Operations & Planning, Sydney Coordination Office - Transport for NSW
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School coach tourism and the visitor economy in Canberra, the National CapitalGarry Watson - National Capital Attractions Association
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Farm tourism and opportunities for the coach sectorJohn Collins, Director - Agricultural Tours Riverina
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Coach design, comfort, technology and travellers - the next generation of coach |
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Steve Heanes, National Manager ANZ - Iveco Bus, Vice-Chairman - Bus Industry Confederation Julian Gurney, National Bus Manager - Scania Australia Daniel Castro, Managing Director - Irizar Asia Pacific Alen Fak, Product Manager - Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific
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Remaining competitive in a tough industrial relations environmentIan MacDonald, National IR Manager - Bus Industry Confederation
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The challenges of accessibility for people with disabilities and coach travelGeoff Smith, Assistant Director Road Safety & Transport Standards, Road Safety & Productivity Section - Federal Department
of Infrastructure and Regional Development
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Operating for a profit today and tomorrowMatthew Wilson, Client Director - Pitcher Partners
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Chain of Responsibility - what the new laws mean for coach operatorsMichael Crellin, Manager Chain of Responsibility - National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
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